Alcohol and Pregnancy Course
Alcohol and Pregnancy Course is organized by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC).
Date and Time: 2/17/2021 8:00 AM - 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Overview:
Since women access the health care system regularly before, during, and after pregnancy, maternal health care providers are well positioned to conduct universal screening for alcohol and other substance use. This contact with a health care provider can also serve as a unique opportunity to provide interventions, treatments and strategies to mitigate the impact of alcohol use on fetal development, postnatal health and maximize the potential for favourable outcomes. This online course summarizes current recommendations about alcohol use during pregnancy, and describes best practices for screening, intervention and treatment. The content has been developed to help mitigate barriers to treatment (such as stigma, addiction, trauma, and mental health) that are commonly experienced by women with problematic alcohol use.